Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 30 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Roy Wilkins Born August 30, 1901 — died September 8, 1981 Civil rights leader, journalist, and longtime executive director of the NAACP. Wilkins guided the NAACP through major battles over […]
Alice Walker “The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than Black people were made for white, or women for men.” — Alice Walker Walker’s words challenge hierarchy and domination. She calls for respect for all life and equality in every form.
Honoring those we lost on August 29 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. David “Honeyboy” Edwards Birth name: David Edwards Born Jun 28, 1915 — died Aug 29, 2011 Delta blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, storyteller, and living link to prewar blues. Edwards traveled and performed with Big Joe Williams, […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 29 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1957 — Strom Thurmond ends record filibuster against civil rights On Aug 29, 1957, South Carolina senator Strom Thurmond ended a twenty-four-hour, eighteen-minute filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1957. The Senate passed the […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 29 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Isabel Sanford Birth name: Eloise Gwendolyn Sanford Born August 29, 1917 — died July 9, 2004 Actress and groundbreaking Emmy Award winner. Sanford became iconic as Louise “Weezy” Jefferson on […]
Shirley Chisholm “Defeat should not be the source of discouragement, but a stimulus to keep plotting.” — Shirley Chisholm Chisholm faced obstacles with bold determination. Her wisdom reminds us that setbacks fuel resilience. Wear the history: Shirley Chisholm — from the Black Knowledge Wear collection.
Honoring those we lost on August 28 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind. Albert Grant Brown Born 1881 — died Aug 28, 1924 Architect, professor, draftsman, and early Black design professional in West Virginia. Brown studied at West Virginia Colored Institute and Tuskegee before returning to teach mechanical and […]
What happened on this day. These are the August 28 moments in Black history worth knowing, remembering, and passing on. 1833 — Slavery Abolition Act receives royal assent On Aug 28, 1833, Britain’s Slavery Abolition Act received royal assent, providing for emancipation across much of the British Empire beginning the following year. The law excluded […]
Born on this day. These are the birthdays we celebrate on August 28 — the people whose lives added to the story of Black history. Roxie Roker Full name: Roxie Albertha Roker Born August 28, 1929 — died December 2, 1995 Actress, journalist, community advocate, and television barrier breaker. Roker became beloved as Helen Willis […]
Harriet Tubman “God’s time is always near. He set the North Star in the heavens; He gave me the strength in my limbs; He meant I should be free.” — Harriet Tubman Guided by faith, Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Her words reflect divine strength and unwavering courage. Wear the history: Harriet Tubman — from […]